Who created "Saint James Major"?

Saint James Major was created by Simone Martini in c. 1315/1320.

When was "Saint James Major" created?

This artwork was created c. 1315/1320.

What medium is "Saint James Major"?

Saint James Major is tempera on panel.

Is "Saint James Major" in the public domain?

Yes, Saint James Major is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Saint James Major

Simone Martini

c. 1315/1320

Medium

tempera on panel

Dimensions

painted surface: 26 x 20 cm (10 1/4 x 7 7/8 in.) overall: 30.7 x 23 cm (12 1/16 x 9 1/16 in.) framed: 44.4 x 60 cm (17 1/2 x 23 5/8 in.)

Classification

Painting

Department

CIS-R

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Samuel H. Kress Collection

Accession Number

1952.5.25

Art Historical Context

Saint James Major, a delicate tempera panel painted by Simone Martini around1315–1320, captures the apostle in a moment of quiet devotion. Measuring just 26 x 20 cm on its painted surface, this intimate work was likely created for private worship, fitting neatly into a domestic altar or portable devotional object. Tempera, a medium of powdered pigments mixed with egg yolk, allowed Martini to achieve luminous colors and fine details, evoking the jewel-like quality of Sienese Gothic art. Simone Martini, a master of the Sienese school, blended Italian elegance with French Gothic influences, draw...

Saint James Major

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